Sorry but I have another ? about my car leaking fluid. Is it coolant? What does that mean if so?

Question

Ok...I checked all the fluids in my car except transmission...I will do that this afternoon. Anyway, all were full and seemed to be fine. I will say the coolant looked to be low...but not sure where it should be to be honest. I did check it again from the level it was at and it seemed to stay consistent. My car did leak again...after driving it. It did have a small leak after it was sitting in the driveway before driving it. Doesn't appear to have been leaking overnight today though. Ok...the puddles did evaporate. There seemed to be no color to the leak. I have NOT used my AC. Not at all this summer. Now...stupid me did spill a bit of coolant when I opened it on the ground. I was getting it ready to fill because it appeared low...but then didn't know how much so changed my mind...anyway...it is Peak concentrate...it had a color in the bottle but once it hit concrete it appeared to not have a color. I thought it was supposed to? So, it could stil be a coolant leak?

Someone asked if check engine light or anything like that went on...No..nothing. Drives as normal also. No leaking today but I have not driven it as of yet. Do certain leaks only occur after driving?

Answer 1

Smell the puddle on the ground and see if it is fluid or just water. Most fluids have unique smells and you can tell if something is leaking out. If it smells, park your car in a spot with no fluids on the ground, and let it run for a little while, then check it again. Note the location carefully, to see approximately where it is leaking out of. These are vital clues.

Answer 2

Did you run the defroster ? I ask this only because the A.C. pump is on if the defroster is used and that can cause condensation to build up. This of course leaks out onto the ground usually below the pass. side footwell. The first thing to identifying a leak is location and the second is color. IE; it won't leak oil from the gas tank etc. So if the puddles evaporate I would suspect it's not coolant so it's either condensation or windshield washer fluid. No biggie to spill the coolant on the ground but always clean up the spill as best as you can as it gets into ground water and it KILLS anything that drinks it, birds / cats /dogs etc. Now this will sound strange but if you have puddles just dip your finger in it and taste it, no kidding, if it tastes sweet it's coolant if not than condensation.

Answer 3

Normal if you had coolant leak you should have also problem with the car's temperature.If your car have high temperature when you drive then you have problem with your coolant system.All that if the lick is under your engine.Also could be an oil leak but in that case you also should have a signal warning from your car.You can also overfilled the water for the rain spoilers.If nothing from the above matches then probably there is no problem with your car.The best solution is to check your car at a mechanical.A professional could give you the correct answer.I hope i was helpful enough.
Regards.

Answer 4

If you think its coolant try a touching your finger to the puddle and then to the tip of your tongue if it is sweet it is coolant. ( beware antifreeze is poison so spit it out and rinse your mouth out. (A drop or 2 is not enough to hurt you any how)

Answer 5

coolant when leaked should look greenish.. taste the puddle and see what it tastes like.. Coolant tastes almondy.. Oil tastes like pepperoni, and transmission fluid tastes like cotton candy.

Answer 6

a car creates normal condensation without having the air conditioner running....if the fluid has no color or smell then i would assume it is just the normal condensation ...do any warning lights come on when you turn on your vehicle?